ITTF World C'ships: Diya-Yashaswini reach R16; Manav-Manush exit – Highlights

Manush concedes the opening game

Manush Shah is outplayed in the opening game. He is quite often being pushed back from the table and has struggled to cope up.

The sixth seeded Lebrun takes the first game 11-5.

Manav Thakkar's training partner

Fun fact: Felix Lebrun is the training partner of Manav Thakkar, Manush's doubles partner. 

Manav credits his rise in rankings in the recent time to training alongside the Lebrun brothers, Felix and Alexis. 

Would Manav have passed on some tips to his doubles partner?

Manush Shah is out in the middle!

Manush Shah is out for his men's singles Round of 64 match. He takes on France's Felix Lebrun.

Mixed doubles campaign over!

With today’s loss, India’s mixed doubles campaign at the 2025 ITTF World Championships comes to an end. 

Match Result!

Manush Shah and Diya Chitale suffer a 0-3 defeat against Oh Junsung and Kim Nayeong, losing the third game 2-11.

Though the mixed doubles ended in defeat, Manush Shah will be back on the table later today as he takes on his singles match.

Game 3!

Manush Shah and Diya Chitale are struggling to close the gap, now trailing 2-9 against Oh Junsung and Kim Nayeong. The Korean pair continues to dominate as they push closer to sealing the match.

Game 3!

Oh Junsung and Kim Nayeong start strong again, taking an early 5-0 lead over Manush Shah and Diya Chitale. The Indian pair needs to find their rhythm quickly to get back into the match.

Game 2 result!

Manush Shah and Diya Chitale narrowly lose the second game 9-11 to Oh Junsung and Kim Nayeong. A hard-fought battle, but the Korean pair held their nerve in the crucial points to take a 2-0 lead in the match. The Indians will look to bounce back in the next game.

Game 2!

Oh Junsung and Kim Nayeong edge ahead 10-9, earning the first game point. Manush Shah and Diya Chitale need to hold their nerve to stay in the fight!

Game 2 Update!

Manush Shah and Diya Chitale have turned things around to take the lead at 6-5!